A Shadow of Blue
β 5.3 Β· 2012 Β· 13m Β· Animation Β· Adventure
A touching story in which fantasy and reality merge to make dreams come true. How determining can reality be, and how can fantasy unleash an unexpected freedom? Can a fragile world of lights and shadows show us more than a silhouette drawn against the sunlight? A mixed-technique animated short film, by Director Carlos Lascano.
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